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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 176:1

  • Commission: means the state liquor commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • governor and council: shall mean the governor with the advice and consent of the council. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:31-a
  • Liquor: means all distilled and rectified spirits, alcohol, wines, fermented and malt liquors and cider, of over 6 percent alcoholic content by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
There shall be a state liquor commission under the executive direction of a liquor commissioner, who shall also be known as the chairman of the liquor commission, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. The commissioner shall have significant business management experience and shall complete a criminal history records check prior to confirmation by the council. The liquor commissioner shall hold office for a term of 4 years. If a vacancy shall occur, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term. The commissioner may be removed by the governor and council for cause.